By Months: Helir-Valdor Seeder
Total Months: 19
Fully Profiled: 19
10.2025
13 Speeches
The main opponents are the minister and the coalition partners, who are accused of breaking pre-election promises and stifling the debate. The criticism is intense, focusing on the minister's incompetence and inability to answer substantive questions. The speaker demands that, during the criticism of the session's chairing, the actions of the previous chairperson also be rectified.
09.2025
25 Speeches
The confrontation is directed at the government, and particularly the Reform Party, criticizing their economic policies (the liquidation of the HLÜ, climate goals) and financial mismanagement. He also sharply criticizes the political decisions made by the previous minister (Signe Riisalo) concerning the Health Insurance Fund deficit and family benefits, questioning whether she remains a member of the same party. Furthermore, he criticizes the president, reproaching him for failing to reach an agreement with the prime minister on the issue of the church law.
06.2025
28 Speeches
The main opponents are the governing coalition (the Reform Party and the Social Democrats), who are criticized for cementing tax increases and for the lack of a systematic approach to supervising political financing. Criticism is particularly sharp regarding the Political Parties Financing Surveillance Committee (ERJK), which is accused of fostering a "culture of settling scores" and making arbitrary decisions. The government is also criticized for its shortsightedness on security issues and its naivety in adhering to European Union directives.
05.2025
17 Speeches
The primary opponents are the governing coalition (the Reform Party and Eesti 200) and the Social Democrats (specifically regarding tax policy). The criticism targets both the political substance (illusory budget cuts, tax hikes) and procedural irregularities (a minister's absence from the sitting, the board's decision concerning the ministers' duty to respond). The politician accuses the coalition of short-sightedness and political polarization, while simultaneously demanding personal accountability from government members.
04.2025
14 Speeches
The main opponents are the governing coalition (the Reform Party, Estonia 200, and the Social Democrats) and the Riigikogu Board. The government is being criticized for economic incompetence and sending contradictory messages (e.g., cuts versus increased spending). The Riigikogu Board is being criticized for violating procedural rules and abusing its power. The criticism is intense, and there is no expressed willingness to compromise on the government's policies; instead, they promise to help facilitate tax reductions.
03.2025
12 Speeches
The main opponents are the government led by the Reform Party and earlier initiatives by the Social Democrats. Criticism is directed both at political decisions (the tax war, the shift to the left) and at the government's incompetence (chaos, errors). The opposition is intense, demanding the reversal of specific initiatives (regional administrative units, transport centers) and accusing the prime minister of misrepresenting Isamaa’s positions regarding national defense funding.
02.2025
36 Speeches
The main opponents are the Prime Minister and the ruling coalition, who are criticized both for their policies (energy, taxes, education) and for procedural shortcomings (lack of transparency, ignoring Parliament). The criticism is intense, including accusations of megalomania and dishonesty. The coalition's specific proposals regarding constitutional amendments are considered foolish and improper.
01.2025
13 Speeches
The main confrontation is with the government and its leading party, involving sharp criticism of their policies (tax increases, reduction of family benefits) and the actions of the Riigikogu board. The criticism is both substantive (ignoring demographics, regional reform plans) and procedural (the rejection of Isamaa’s interpellations, the drafting of the agenda). The government’s actions regarding family policy are being called "the greatest disservice."
12.2024
53 Speeches
The speaker is in strong opposition to the governing coalition, sharply criticizing both political decisions (tax hikes, regional policy) and procedural violations. The criticism is aimed at the actions of the Finance Committee and the session chair, accusing them of violating the Rules of Procedure Act and removing opposition proposals. The government is accused of patching budget holes and creating unnecessary bureaucracy.
11.2024
89 Speeches
The main opponents are the ruling coalition and its ministers, who are criticized both for their policies (tax hikes, regional issues) and for the "brutal" violation of procedural norms. Criticism is particularly sharp towards the Social Democrats, who are accused of holding the coalition hostage over the issue of electoral rights, which conflicts with Estonia's security interests. Government bills are referred to as "Brezhnev packages," which force controversial provisions to be voted on together.
10.2024
31 Speeches
The speaker is strongly opposed to the coalition, especially the Social Democrats and the Prime Minister, accusing them of holding national security hostage and marginalizing right-wing parties. Criticism is directed both at their political positions (such as their opposition to restricting suffrage and their stance on the transition to Estonian-language education) and at the government's incompetence and opaque budgeting methodology. Compromise is ruled out regarding security and citizenship issues, with the speaker demanding concrete legal steps from the government.
09.2024
24 Speeches
A strong and consistent opposition to the ruling coalition, leveling criticism against the Reform Party, the Social Democrats, and Estonia 200. The criticism targets both political decisions (tax hikes, the restructuring/downsizing of the Defence League) and procedural injustice (the refusal to allow the questioning of the Prime Minister, and the misinterpretation of the rules of order). Separately, the Social Democrats are criticized for inciting class hatred and for implementing tax policies that favor the wealthy.
07.2024
30 Speeches
The main adversary is the governing coalition, particularly the Reform Party, which is being blamed for a leadership crisis, poor policy choices, and waging a tax war against the populace. The criticism leveled against them is both political (economic failures, weakened security) and procedural (violation of house rules, unconstitutional handling of draft legislation). The speaker sharply criticizes the government's refusal to acknowledge its mistakes and ironically suggests that the fault lies with "everyone else, except the Reform Party."
06.2024
36 Speeches
The main confrontation is aimed at the ruling coalition (the Reform Party, Estonia 200, and the Social Democrats), which has been dubbed the "government of lies." The criticism is intense and addresses both the political substance (tax hikes, budget cuts) and procedural violations (the forceful bundling of amendments, and the disregard for the rules of procedure). There is no willingness to compromise, as the opposition demands either the termination of the legislative process for the bills or their complete removal from the agenda.
05.2024
54 Speeches
The main opponents are the Reform Party and the Social Democrats, who are accused of political spinelessness (regarding voting rights), lying (the tax hump/bump), and violating the law (by bundling amendments). The criticism is intense and directed both at the substance of the policy and procedural irregularities. The speaker sharply criticizes the Minister of the Interior for manipulating security threats.
04.2024
29 Speeches
The main adversaries are the ruling government coalition (especially the Reform Party and the Social Democrats) and the Riigikogu Board. The criticism is intense, focusing both on procedural overreach (the ignoring of legal analysis, the "forcible" bundling together of amendments) and political priorities (tax policy, family benefits). The coalition is accused of the criminal and malicious use of the parliament’s right to self-governance.
03.2024
9 Speeches
The primary target is the government coalition (the Reform Party, the Social Democrats, and Estonia 200), which faces intense criticism over political decisions (tax hikes, energy policy) and for breaking pre-election promises. Criticism is also aimed at the coalition's internal horse-trading on security matters, as well as the board's practices, which are widely considered unconstitutional.
02.2024
22 Speeches
The main opponents are the ruling coalition (the Reform Party, Estonia 200, and the Social Democrats) and the Riigikogu board. The criticism is both political (tax hikes, migration policy) and procedural (legal violations, lack of documentation), accusing the board of arbitrary conduct and the coalition of political gamesmanship. It demands that government ministers maintain a consistent message when communicating with the public.
01.2024
5 Speeches
The main opponent is the government as a whole, especially the Reform Party and the ministers (Kaja Kallas, Läänemets, Tsahkna), who are being criticized for financial chaos and a lack of political will. The criticism is both policy- and procedure-based, accusing the government of a lack of clarity and delaying the resolution of security issues.